Job Description
Job description
Our Client is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant for a 6 month contract.
Location: 3 days in office located in the downtown Toronto
About the Opportunity
• Review and reconcile daily activity of the funds - analyze daily cash flow activities, reconcile assets and cash balance for private equity funds
• Generate cash management analyses including the preparation of wires and transfers
• Process fund level accounts payable and related expenses
• Prepare capital calls and distributions of private funds
• Prepare partnership allocations
• Input manual entries, prepare required daily reporting and journal entries to support activity
• Coordinate with team members to ensure all activity is accounted for on a timely basis
• Understand legal agreements to ensure relevant aspects are captured by fund accounting including the related impact on reporting
• Preparation monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and annual audit packages.
• Assist in the preparation of tax information for tax filings
• Respond to inquiries from counterparties, vendors, auditors, etc.
• Participate in projects and other general support as needed
About You
• The candidate will have between 3-5 years of fund accounting experience with focus on hedges or private equity. US GAAP familiarity is ideal and public accounting experience is an advantage
• University/College degree with a focus on accounting or finance, or equivalent training
• A recognized Professional Accounting designation
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course
• Experience using an ERP system
• Financial industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills but also able to focus on the objectives of the project
• Strong self-starter with good organizational and time-management skills
• Good team player and excellent communication skills
Our Client is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant for a 6 month contract.
Location: 3 days in office located in the downtown Toronto
About the Opportunity
• Review and reconcile daily activity of the funds - analyze daily cash flow activities, reconcile assets and cash balance for private equity funds
• Generate cash management analyses including the preparation of wires and transfers
• Process fund level accounts payable and related expenses
• Prepare capital calls and distributions of private funds
• Prepare partnership allocations
• Input manual entries, prepare required daily reporting and journal entries to support activity
• Coordinate with team members to ensure all activity is accounted for on a timely basis
• Understand legal agreements to ensure relevant aspects are captured by fund accounting including the related impact on reporting
• Preparation monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and annual audit packages.
• Assist in the preparation of tax information for tax filings
• Respond to inquiries from counterparties, vendors, auditors, etc.
• Participate in projects and other general support as needed
About You
• The candidate will have between 3-5 years of fund accounting experience with focus on hedges or private equity. US GAAP familiarity is ideal and public accounting experience is an advantage
• University/College degree with a focus on accounting or finance, or equivalent training
• A recognized Professional Accounting designation
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course
• Experience using an ERP system
• Financial industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills but also able to focus on the objectives of the project
• Strong self-starter with good organizational and time-management skills
• Good team player and excellent communication skills
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Fund Accountant, Contract position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.